Updated for the 2005 NEC ®, the industry's most comprehensive guide to electrical design is a "must!"

The best practices for electrical design have changed along with the National Electrical Code ® . Get up-to-date with the new edition of Stallcup's acclaimed reference, which explains use of the 2005 NEC in the design and installation of wiring systems and equipment. New coverage in the field's most-used design guide includes:

• Electrical systems over 600 volts, adjustable-speed drives, and motor control centers
• Updates relating to Article 250:Grounding
• Changes reflecting the renumbering of Article 220: Branch-Circuit, Feeder, and Service Calculations; and of provisions for Hazardous (Classified) Locations

Stallcup's discusses and explains NEC rules and provides authoritative Code references. Over 1,100 illustrations, design tips, examples, and updated sample calcs boost your proficiency in Code applications. The easy-to-read text points out common problems and shows in detail the proper techniques to use for NEC compliance. "Rule of thumb" methods help contractors, engineers, and inspectors find fast, approximate design answers. The Electrical Design Book also addresses other NFPA and IEEE standards relating to special areas.